Finding God's Will

02/02/2025 1h 7min

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Episode Synopsis

Why the Church Addresses Relationships• The church addresses relationships because God cares about every aspect of your life, and poor relationship decisions can derail your spiritual growth.• The church’s role is to equip you in all areas of life.• It is important to be discipled by the church rather than the world.• The world’s mentorship in love often leads to insecurity and romanticizes drama.📌Dangers of Wrong Relationships• Marrying the wrong person can take the mercy of God to recover from.• A spouse can negatively influence your life and legacy.• Examples include Jezebel, who used her position for evil, and Solomon, whose life was negatively impacted by marrying foreign women.• A bad relationship can undo all the spiritual work done in a person’s life.📌How God Leads in Relationships• Direct Leading: This can include visions, dreams, and continuous signs pointing to a specific person.o Even when God shows you someone, you must still discern what to call the relationship.• Sociocultural Norms: This is the most common way God leads.o Attraction is often based on societal norms and values.o You are more likely to marry someone within your social circles – church, work, friends.